Oil Prices Drop on Demand Concerns

A weak CPI result in the US and continuing concern over Europe’s credit woes, pushed oil prices lower on Friday. U.S. crude for August fell 39 cents to $76.23 a barrel by 12.47 GMT, while London Brent’s new front-month September crude oil futures contract was down 42 cents to $75.67.

Source: Reuters

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